S o t D, Saturday, 19 September 2009

FlorisElite(1980)Top Notes: Grapefruit, Bergamot LeavesMiddle Notes: Lavender, Patchouli, CedarBase Notes: Tuberose, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, VetiverI'm in the minority among Basenotes reviewers of this scent. Here's my take on it: Elite is woody-floral with a green citrus top. The notes, to my nose, marry very well. It seems a bright and optimistic fragrance, not what one would usually think of when seeing patchouli, cedar, oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood all stacked up in a fragrance; but in Elite, the top notes and the unusual combination of lavender and tuberose give the whole a real lift and brighten it considerably. Even in the drydown, the gentler notes persist. This may not be to the taste of those who prefer "modern" fragrances, but it's pretty well put together and deserves the occasional outing.

Last edited by JaimeB; 19th September 2009 at 05:12 AM.

Yr good bud,

JaimeB

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Re: S o t D, Saturday, 19 September 2009

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and sorry I could not travel both and be one traveler, long I stood and looked down one as far as I could to where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, ...... I shall be telling this with a sigh somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost

Re: S o t D, Saturday, 19 September 2009

Eau Sauvage (Dior)

Wow! How appropriate on this sunny late-summer-morning. I had breakfast early this morning in a little bar, sitting outside in the not-so-hot-sunshine. Everything fine! I so wish I had a new girlfriend to share such experiences. Someday!

Re: S o t D, Saturday, 19 September 2009

Yann Vasnier's

L' HOMME SAGE

Divine's divine perfume!!!

Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes